Do Foals Need Exercise for Bone Growth?

Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.

Posted by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Nov 23, 2019 | Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Media, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Musculoskeletal System, Podcasts

Do Foals Need Exercise for Bone Growth?

Do Foals Need Exercise for Bone Growth?

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Do Foals Need Exercise for Bone Growth?

Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Young Horse Growth and Development.” Listen to the full recording here.

About The Author

Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN

Brian Nielsen, PhD, MS, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, is an animal science professor at Michigan State University, where he teaches senior level courses in equine exercise physiology and advanced horse management. His research interests include equine exercise physiology, young horse development, and nutrition.

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